Antitrust

Effective antitrust compliance begins with understanding how competition laws affect day-to-day business decisions. We counsel clients on pricing policies, including MSRP and MAP programs, distribution and dealer network strategies, customer and territory restrictions, exclusive dealing arrangements, and competitor collaborations. Our team also advises on sales and marketing practices, emerging risks associated with AI-driven pricing and analytics, and the development of compliance programs and employee training designed to help organizations identify and address antitrust issues before they become business disruptions.

Antitrust considerations can play a significant role in determining the timing, complexity, and ultimate success of a transaction. We help clients evaluate competition-related risks early in the deal process, prepare and manage Hart-Scott-Rodino filing obligations, and develop merger clearance strategies tailored to transaction objectives. Our team also assists with Second Request responses, coordinates international competition filings, and advocates on behalf of clients before regulatory agencies throughout the review process.

When government agencies initiate an inquiry, early strategic guidance can be critical. We represent clients in investigations conducted by the DOJ, FTC, and state attorneys general and assist with civil investigative demands, grand jury proceedings, criminal antitrust matters, and internal investigations. We also help clients navigate related civil litigation and class action exposure that may arise from regulatory scrutiny, working to minimize disruption while addressing legal and business concerns.

Our attorneys represent companies and executives in complex antitrust disputes involving allegations of price-fixing, bid-rigging, market allocation, monopolization, and exclusionary conduct. We also handle competitor disputes, class action defense matters, and sophisticated healthcare competition cases. Throughout litigation, we focus on developing strategies that account not only for legal risks but also for the broader business objectives and operational realities facing our clients.